Social care
Stories, page 63
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Tower Hamlets to Launch Councillor Development Certificate Tower Hamlets Council is set to launch a Councillor Development Certificate as part of its efforts to enhance member training and development. The initiative was discussed at a...
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Stroke Support Lacking in Barking & Dagenham Barking and Dagenham residents are facing a lack of stroke-specific support, particularly in communication, exercise, and return-to-work programmes, compared to other areas in...
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Waltham Forest Extends Mental Health Services Contract with NELFT Waltham Forest Council is set to extend its contract with North East London Foundation Trust (NELFT) for integrated mental health services, ensuring continued support for...
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Tower Hamlets Considers Stricter Rules for New Councillors Tower Hamlets Council is considering implementing stricter rules and enhanced training for newly elected councillors, aiming to improve their skills and ensure they are...
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Sutton Children's Services Rated 'Good' by Ofsted, Action Plan Implemented for Areas of Improvement Sutton's Children's Services have been rated as 'Good' across all areas following an Ofsted inspection in June 2025, marking a significant achievement for the local authority....
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Sutton Faces £10.6m Deficit in Special Needs Funding, Implements Management Plan Sutton is grappling with a £10.6m deficit in its Dedicated Schools Grant (DSG) High Needs Block, primarily due to increasing demand for Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs)....
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Sutton Homecare Service Sees Major Improvements Following New Commissioning Strategy Sutton's Homecare service has seen major improvements following the implementation of a new commissioning model, according to a report presented at the People Committee meeting...
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Report Highlights Disproportionate Impact of Homelessness on Global Majority Communities in Westminster and Kensington & Chelsea Homelessness in Westminster and Kensington and Chelsea disproportionately affects Global Majority communities, according to the Ambition 4 Review: We Have a Good Quality Home...
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Westminster Faces Data Transfer Hurdle After NRS Healthcare Liquidation Westminster City Council is grappling with the fallout from the liquidation of NRS Healthcare, a major provider of community equipment services. The issue, discussed at the...
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Council Grapples with Community Equipment Crisis Kensington and Chelsea Council is addressing challenges in the provision of community equipment services following the liquidation of NRS Healthcare Ltd on 1 August 2025. The...
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Homelessness Surges 35% in Kensington and Chelsea The number of households in temporary accommodation in Kensington and Chelsea has risen sharply, mirroring a national trend, according to a report discussed at the Joint Health...
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Richmond Faces £2.8M Overspend, Driven by Rising Homelessness Costs; Council Launches Transformation Programme and Addresses Funding Review Richmond upon Thames faces a projected £2.8 million overspend, with rising homelessness costs identified as a primary driver. The council is taking action to address the...
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Redbridge Health Scrutiny Sub-committee to Discuss NHS 'Speak Up Guardian', Health Protection, and Work Programme Redbridge councillors are set to hear from the Speak Up Guardian from Barts Health NHS Trust at the Health Scrutiny Sub-committee meeting on Thursday, 25 September 2025. The...
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Bedfont Residents Invited to Shape Local Action Plan Residents of Bedfont are being invited to contribute their ideas for projects and positive changes in their community, to be included in the Bedfont Action Plan. The existing...
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Hounslow Council Implements Multi-Agency Approach to Combat Anti-Social Behaviour on Feltham High Street Hounslow Council is intensifying its efforts to tackle anti-social behaviour (ASB) on Feltham High Street through a multi-agency approach. Updates were provided at the Bedfont...
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Kingston Council Approves New Compact with NHS and VCSE to Tackle Inequality Kingston Council has approved a new compact with the NHS and the voluntary, community and social enterprise (VCSE) sector, aiming to strengthen partnerships and tackle...
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Camden Considers Cross-Party Panel for Serious Complaints Recompense Camden Council is considering a motion to remove standard tariff sections from its Camden Remedies Policy and Procedure Complaints for serious cases, proposing a cross-party...
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Camden Reaffirms Sanctuary Status, Condemns Far-Right Demonstration Camden Council has reaffirmed its commitment to being a Borough of Sanctuary and has condemned a recent far-right demonstration in London.
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Hillingdon Children's Services Faces £3.9M Overspend Due to Rising Care Costs and Accommodation Issues Hillingdon's Children's Services are facing a significant overspend, with the latest figures projecting a £3.9 million deficit, according to a recent Budget & Spending Report....
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Hillingdon to Review Fostering Services Hillingdon Council is set to review its fostering services, aiming to enhance support and improve outcomes for children in care. The Children, Families and Education Select...